While FDR was a popular President, the fear was that someone like Adolph Hitler could win office and control the United States unless term limits were established. The 22nd Amendment was passed by Congress two years after the conclusion of WW2, March 21, 1947, and ratified four years later by the states.
It is termed a lumbar puncture because the needle is placed in the lumbar portion of the back and used to puncture through tissues to enter the spinal canal. Other names for a lumbar puncture (an LP) include spinal tap, spinal puncture, thecal puncture, and rachiocentesis. 1  Readers Comments 1.  Share Your Story.
A lumbar puncture is where a thin needle is inserted between the bones in your lower spine. It shouldn't be painful but you may have a headache and some back pain for a few days. It's carried out in hospital by a doctor or specialist nurse.